1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 63 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 601 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Weight | 924 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
