1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 403 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |