1955 Peugeot 403 vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 28 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1955 Peugeot 403 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 403 | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1168 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
