1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 336 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Maserati Shamal | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Shamal | 203 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
