1990 BMW 850 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 866 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 203 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |