1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 835 kg more than 1964 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |