1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 14 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 2800 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
