1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 30 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Z1 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
