1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 31 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 553 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Avanti | Peugeot |
Model | Avanti | 403 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |