1984 Fiat Uno vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Uno and 1984 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Maserati 420 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Maserati 420. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Uno | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | Uno | 420 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
