1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 130 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
