1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1969 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 124 | 403 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |