1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Maserati 450 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 351 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | 450 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 924 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
