1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 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 33 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 130 | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
