1973 BMW Touring vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Touring | 203 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
