1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1160 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2760 mm |
