1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1974 BMW 2.8 is newer by 19 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 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 2.8 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
