2008 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 320 | 504 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |