1980 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP) has 223 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 970 kg more than 1954 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.
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1980 Maserati Quattroporte | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Quattroporte | 203 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
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 | 1900 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |