1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1954 Maserati 250
To start off, 1954 Maserati 250 is newer by 6 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Maserati 250.
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 | 1954 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | 250 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |