2007 BMW 118 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 604 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 604 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 118 | 604 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |