1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Shamal | 203 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1287 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 |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 74 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
