1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 15 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 822 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
Model | 403 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |