1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1956 Abarth 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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
