1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 660 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |