1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | Dinan | 203 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 80 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |