1957 Maserati 3500 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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:
| 1957 Maserati 3500 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 3500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
