1947 Fiat 500 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, both 1947 Fiat 500 and 1947 Maserati 4CL were released in the same year (1947). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Maserati 4CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Maserati 4CL weights approximately 95 kg more than 1947 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Fiat 500 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | 4CL |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
