1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 54 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 865 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1100 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 88 L |
