1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |