1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1963 Skoda Octavia is newer by 8 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, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
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, 1963 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Peugeot | Skoda |
Model | 403 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |