1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |