1971 BMW 3 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 8 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 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 127 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 315 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 404 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |