2004 BMW 645 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604. 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, 2004 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 645 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 645 | 604 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
