1998 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 848 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 740 | 203 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |