1965 Maserati 151 vs. 1966 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1966 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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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1965 Maserati 151 | 1966 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 151 | 404 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |