1957 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1957 Morgan Plus 4 and 1957 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1957 Morgan Plus 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morgan Plus 4 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
| Model | Plus 4 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
