1960 Peugeot 403 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, both 1960 Peugeot 403 and 1960 MG MGA were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 MG MGA.
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 Peugeot 403 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Peugeot | MG |
| Model | 403 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
