1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB3 | 403 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |