1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1966 Fiat 850 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Maserati 4CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 850 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1943 Maserati 4CL.
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:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 850 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1966 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |