1958 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Maybach 62
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 2335 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 976 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500. 2007 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 2007 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maybach |
| Model | 500 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 110 L |
