1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 131 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
