2010 Peugeot 307 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Peugeot 307 and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Peugeot 307 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 307 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
