1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1958 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1958 Maserati 250 and 1958 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 250 | 1958 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | 250 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1038 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2670 mm |
