1971 BMW 3 vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1947 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1971 BMW 3 | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 202 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |