1955 Bentley S1 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 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 403.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1957 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1957 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | S1 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
