1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1955 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 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 203 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
