1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 503 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1971 Fiat 130 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. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Peugeot | Fiat |
Model | 403 | 130 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1466 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |