1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
