1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 403 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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:
1955 Abarth Coupe | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Coupe | 403 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |