1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
Model | Charmant | 403 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |