1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1960 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 403 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Lancia Aurelia | 1960 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Aurelia | 403 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |