1962 Peugeot 404 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1962 Peugeot 404 and 1962 Vauxhall VX4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
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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1962 Peugeot 404 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
Model | 404 | VX4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |