1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1957 Maserati 350S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Abarth 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Abarth 205 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Abarth 205 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1957 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 205 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2330 mm |
