2005 BMW 116 vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 BMW 116 and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 116 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
