1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 20 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), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1502 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 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 | 73 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
