1959 Peugeot 403 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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 Peugeot 403 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 924 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |