2005 BMW 535 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 30 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 3,428 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 210 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, 2005 BMW 535 (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 535 | 604 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
