1999 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.

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