1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Rover P5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. 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 77 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati GT 3500 has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | GT 3500 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
