1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1978 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1500 is newer by 23 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Zastava 1500.
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, 1978 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Peugeot 403 | 1978 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Peugeot | Zastava |
Model | 403 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |