1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1976 Seat 131 is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.
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, 1976 Seat 131 (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 403 | 131 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1466 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |