1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1957 Steyr 500

To start off, 1957 Steyr 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 403 (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1955 Peugeot 403 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.

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