1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline 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 281 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | Berline | GranSport |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 88 L |