1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2000 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 2000 | 203 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |