2008 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 325 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 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 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
