2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 403 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
