1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, both 1958 Maserati 250 and 1958 Maserati GT 3500 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Maserati 250. (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250. 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:
| 1958 Maserati 250 | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 250 | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2610 mm |
