1958 Peugeot 403 vs. 1959 Riley One-Point-Five

To start off, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley One-Point-Five is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley One-Point-Five should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1959 Riley One-Point-Five.

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 Peugeot 403 1959 Riley One-Point-Five
Make Peugeot Riley
Model 403 One-Point-Five
Year Released 1958 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1468 cc 1489 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 56 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4650 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2190 mm


 

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