1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo

To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 53 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP) has 353 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 891 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1500 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
Make Fiat Maserati
Model 1500 GranTurismo
Year Released 1959 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 80 HP 433 HP
Torque 104 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1881 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4882 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1354 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2941 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 86 L


 

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