1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1955 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1955 Fiat 1400 and 1955 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1955 Maserati 250.
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:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 1955 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1400 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
