1943 Packard 12 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Packard 12 (174 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 1120 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.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Packard 12 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Packard | Peugeot |
Model | 12 | 403 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7756 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2670 mm |