1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 500 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 1000 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
