2006 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 604 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
