2009 BMW 130 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 120 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
