1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1943 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1943 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1943 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1943 Peugeot 202. 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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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1943 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 202 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |