1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Maserati 228

To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 228 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. 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, 1988 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.

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