1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
