1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 80 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Holden | Peugeot |
Model | Kingswood | 403 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |