1998 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. Both 1998 BMW 318 and 1989 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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 (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 318 | 505 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |