1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Maserati | Simca |
Model | GT 3500 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |