2009 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505.
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 330 (315 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (240 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 330 | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2154 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |