2006 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 43 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 990 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 745 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
