1959 BMW 600 vs. 1941 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Peugeot 202 (30 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Peugeot 202 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 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.
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1959 BMW 600 | 1941 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 202 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1941 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2460 mm |