1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1952 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1952 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1952 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 770 kg more than 1952 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Peugeot 203. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1952 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1952 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1952 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 456M | 203 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |