1987 BMW 324 vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1947 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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1987 BMW 324 | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 324 | 202 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1132 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |