1956 Maserati 350S vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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 Maserati 350S | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 350S | 504 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |