1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 44 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 84 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | GT 3500 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
