1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1988 Maserati 228

To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 228 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1988 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.

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