1995 BMW 528 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 40 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 280 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 528 | 403 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |