1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Navajo | 403 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
