1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1957 Maserati 350S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault 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 212 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Abarth Renault weights approximately 120 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.
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1954 Abarth Renault | 1957 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | Renault | 350S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2330 mm |