2007 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1954 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1954 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1954 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 330 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
