1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
