1957 Peugeot 403 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 39 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Peugeot | Venturi |
Model | 403 | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |