1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 600 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 600 | 420 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |