1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | GT | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
