1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Maserati | Noble |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
