2009 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 325 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
