1970 Peugeot 404 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 404 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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:
1970 Peugeot 404 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 356 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |