1953 Peugeot 203 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 605 kg more than 1953 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 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Peugeot 203 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 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 | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
