1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 75 | 403 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |