1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 10 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 2600 | 403 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |