2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 790 kg more than 1954 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 456M | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 456M | 203 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
