1959 Peugeot 403 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 24 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 1983 Toyota Soarer.

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. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1959 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1959 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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