2005 BMW 116 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 116 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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, 2005 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 116 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 116 | 404 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |