1958 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1958 AC Aceca is newer by 1 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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:
1958 AC Aceca | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 403 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |