2005 BMW 545 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 50 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 365 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 545 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
