1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Maserati 228

To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 228 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.

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