1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 61 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
