1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 50 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GT 3500 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
