1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 425 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1100 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
