1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2011 Maybach 62
To start off, 2011 Maybach 62 is newer by 52 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1971 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, 2011 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 816 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 2011 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2011 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maybach |
| Model | 1200 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 110 L |
