1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 34 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Bigua | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
