1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 228 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.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
