1959 Maserati 3500 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1959 Maserati 3500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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:
| 1959 Maserati 3500 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 3500 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
