1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
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 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Sunbird | 403 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |
