1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 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 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60.
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 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 60 | 403 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |