1960 BMW 700 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 403 (57 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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 403 (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 BMW 700 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 700 | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |