1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 840 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 500 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |