2009 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1990 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1990 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 530 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
