1998 Maserati Shamal vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Shamal | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Shamal | 403 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
