1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 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 371 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 450 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
