2001 BMW 750 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403

To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 46 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 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 750 weights approximately 400 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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 2001 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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