1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 38 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), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 403 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
