2003 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2003 BMW 325 and 2003 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 206. (174 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 325 | 2003 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 325 | 206 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |