1998 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 14 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (107 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 318 | 505 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |