1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlady | 403 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |