1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 350S weights approximately 230 kg more than 1963 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:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2330 mm |
