1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 457 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Peugeot | Aston Martin |
Model | 403 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |