1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4.
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, 1990 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan 4 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Morgan | Peugeot |
Model | 4 | 403 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |