2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 448 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Coupe | 203 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
