2007 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 504. 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 116 | 504 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |