2008 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1960 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1960 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | BMW | Peugeot |
Model | 530 | 203 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1290 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |