1988 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 525 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
