1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1964 Maserati 3500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (233 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | 1900 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |