1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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 Mazda AZ-1 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | AZ-1 | 403 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |