1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1962 Maserati 3500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 1400 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |