1959 Maserati 420 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Maserati 420 is newer by 9 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 4,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 420 (405 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 420 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1950 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.
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1959 Maserati 420 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 420 | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4190 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |