2008 BMW 540 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 540 | 504 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2112 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |