1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1956 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 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, 1955 Peugeot 403 (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. 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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 403 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |