1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 850 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 600 | Bora |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |