1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 552 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Caprice | 403 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
