2007 Maserati GT vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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 GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GT has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Maserati GT | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | GT | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |