1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 500 | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2670 mm |