1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |