1963 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 775 kg more than 1957 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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Quattroporte | 203 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
