1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 403 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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.
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1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | Type-C | 403 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |