1959 Maserati 3500 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 3500 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 75 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 Maserati 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.
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1959 Maserati 3500 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3500 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |