1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 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 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
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 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB2 | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |