1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1956 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 600 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |