1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
