1993 BMW 518 vs. 1942 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1942 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1993 BMW 518 | 1942 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 518 | 202 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1942 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |