1998 BMW M vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 470 kg more than 1958 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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M | 203 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
