1963 Peugeot 404 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Peugeot 404 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 404 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
