2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 116 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Maserati | Fiat |
| Model | GranSport | 130 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
