1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 300 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 300 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | 850 | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |