1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
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 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 403 | 411 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |