1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1971 Maserati Indy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 710 kg more than 1968 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
