1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 19 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 374 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.
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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 3.3 | 203 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |