1975 BMW 315 vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 BMW 315.
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 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 315 | 203 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |