2007 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 28 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 318 | 505 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |