1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 40 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 70 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 135 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Because 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
