1957 Peugeot 403 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
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 Peugeot 403 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |