2009 BMW 650 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 650 | 504 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |