1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 403 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 313 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 4.
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:
| 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 4 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
