1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 1970 Seat 1430 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 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430.
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 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 403 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1466 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |