1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 22 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Giulietta | 403 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
