1971 BMW Touring vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 16 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 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 41 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 403 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
