1964 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 9 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1964 AC Aceca.
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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Aceca | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Aceca | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |