1959 Austin 7 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 Austin 7 and 1959 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin 7 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2910 mm |
