1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 25 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.
Because 1955 Peugeot 403 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 1955 Peugeot 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 15, 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, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 15 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | 15 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
