1992 BMW 332 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 37 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 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 232 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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 332 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
