1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 2600 | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |