2000 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
