1997 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
