1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 1000 and 1958 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 350S weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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.
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1958 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | 1000 | 350S |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2330 mm |