1958 BMW 600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 3 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 38 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |