2009 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 54 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 940 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 730 | 203 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1865 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
