1959 Peugeot 403 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 21 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 51 kg more than 1980 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 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 403 | 924 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |