1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 700 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 88 L |
