2009 BMW 550 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504.
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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 550 | 504 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
