1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 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 93 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 130 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
