1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400. 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1400 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
