1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 32 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 312 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 929 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
