1973 BMW 3 vs. 1941 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1941 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1941 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1941 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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1973 BMW 3 | 1941 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 3 | 202 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1941 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |