1981 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1981 Mazda RX-7 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-7 | 403 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |