1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 403 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1954 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.
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1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB3 | 403 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |