1959 Peugeot 403 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 20 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 403 | 505 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |