2007 BMW 550 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 550 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
