1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 905 kg more than 1968 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
