2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | GranSport | 404 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
