1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 902 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Invicta | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
