1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Peugeot 403

To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 536 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1989 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. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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