1993 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1955 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, 1993 BMW M3 (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | M3 | 203 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |