1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1400 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 505 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 1400 | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 1400 | 250 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2160 mm |