1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 340 Spider | 203 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 920 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |