1995 Acura Legend vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 40 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Because 1955 Peugeot 403 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Peugeot 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1995 Acura Legend 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. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Acura Legend | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Acura | Peugeot |
Model | Legend | 403 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |