1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Maserati Tipo 64
To start off, both 1962 Fiat 500 and 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Tipo 64 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2210 mm |
