1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1100 and 1957 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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 350S | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1100 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
