2009 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 320 | 604 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
