1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 21 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 117 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | GT 3500 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
