2008 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 175 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 525 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
