1989 BMW 850 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 403 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |