2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Z9 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
