1985 BMW 325 vs. 1948 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1948 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1948 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1948 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1985 BMW 325 | 1948 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 325 | 202 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |