1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 750 and 1960 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1960 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 750 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
