1998 Nissan President vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 43 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 823 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | President | 403 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |