2009 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 530 | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 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 Weight | 1605 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |