1957 Maserati 300 vs. 1948 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1957 Maserati 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1948 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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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1957 Maserati 300 | 1948 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 300 | 202 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2460 mm |