1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 125 | 403 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |