1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1959 Maserati 3500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 750 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
