1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 1800 | 203 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |