1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1960 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 403 (57 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 403 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
Model | Seven | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |