1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1800 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
