2003 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1973 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 520 | 504 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |