1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 800 kg more than 1959 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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1200 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
Make Fiat Maserati
Model 1200 Quattroporte
Year Released 1959 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1221 cc 4136 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 62 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2760 mm


 

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