1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 62 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 1086 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 2012 BMW 740 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. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 315 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
