1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 26 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 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 600 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century. 1984 Toyota Century 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. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | GT 3500 | Century |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
