1971 BMW Touring vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |
