1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 49 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Because 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Maserati GT 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Maserati | Honda |
| Model | GT 3500 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
