2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 42 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), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 420 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | 3200 GT | 203 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
