1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster 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. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Pickster | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| 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 | 317 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
