1958 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1956 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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 501 | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |