1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1958 Maserati 300
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 300 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 300 (243 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Maserati 300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1958 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 124 | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |