1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |