2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 50 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1417 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 2005 Bentley Arnage 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. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Arnage | 403 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
