1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 814 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 1300 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2650 mm |
