1989 BMW 750 vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1957 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. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 750 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 750 | 403 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |