2006 BMW 530 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504D (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504D should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 504D has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 504D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 530 | 504D |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2112 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |