1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 500 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 90 L |
