1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 53 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1508 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
