1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 13 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 178 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 60 | 403 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |