1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1975 Fiat 131 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 131 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 131 | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 131 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
