1960 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1962 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 403 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1960 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 | 1962 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 | 403 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |