1989 BMW 518 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 34 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1989 BMW 518.
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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 518 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 518 | 403 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |