1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420.
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 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat Berline | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | Berline | 420 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |