1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1955 Peugeot 403 and 1955 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 403 (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 403 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Wartburg |
| Model | 403 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1466 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
