2003 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 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 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 520 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
