2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 975 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1958 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1958 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Quattroporte | 203 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |