1993 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1993 BMW M3 and 1993 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 306. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 306. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
