1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 615 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1200 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 925 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
