1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1961 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1961 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Peugeot 403. 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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1964 Maserati Mistral | 1961 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Mistral | 403 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3486 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 | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |