2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 2001 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2001 Maserati 3200 GT and 2001 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 607, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 607.
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2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 2001 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 3200 GT | 607 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |