1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1952 Maserati A6G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1952 Maserati A6G.
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:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1952 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | A6G |
Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |