2006 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1979 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
