1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1958 Peugeot 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | DB5 | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |