1983 Opel Senator vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 28 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 343 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, 1983 Opel Senator (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Senator | 403 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
