2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 90 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 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-8 | 403 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
