1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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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1961 Maserati 3500 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 3500 | 403 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |