1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB2.
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.
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1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB2 | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |