1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 504.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 318 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
