1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |
