1998 BMW 740 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 740 | 504 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |