1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 915 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 403.
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.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
Model | V8 Vantage | 403 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |