1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1995 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, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |
