1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 126 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 126 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2610 mm |