1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XK | 403 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
