1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is newer by 4 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 362 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 403 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Peugeot | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 403 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
