1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 39 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3481 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |