1959 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 380 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 38 Nm | 80 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 | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |