2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 46 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 220 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (244 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 403 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 102 Nm |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
