1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1966 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1966 Steyr 650T is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1966 Steyr 650T. 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1966 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Maserati | Steyr |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1850 mm |
