1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. 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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
