1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1300 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
