2000 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 60 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 318 | 403 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 73 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |