1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1100 and 1957 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (306 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1100 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
