1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 500 and 1967 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1224 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
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 |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 480 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |