1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 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 145 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1948 GAZ M-20 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | GAZ | Maserati |
Model | M-20 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 2120 cc | 3481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |