1980 BMW M1 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1956 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M1 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
