1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 403 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 403 (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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:
| 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Ardea 3 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1466 cc |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
