2007 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 406 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
