1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1958 Maserati GT 3500 and 1958 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Maserati | Wartburg |
| Model | GT 3500 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
