1954 Peugeot 203 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1955 Peugeot 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (45 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1954 Peugeot 203.
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, 1954 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Peugeot 203 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 203 | 403 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |