1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 52 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1539 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
Model | GT 3500 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3302 mm |