2003 GAZ 3110 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 232 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 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GAZ 3110 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | GAZ | Peugeot |
| Model | 3110 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
