2005 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 505. 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1990 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 730 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
