2010 Peugeot 307 vs. 2010 BMW 323
To start off, both 2010 Peugeot 307 and 2010 BMW 323 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 307.
Because 2010 BMW 323 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 323. 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 323 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 323 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 307 | 323 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
