1960 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo 1800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 1800. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800. 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 Maserati 5000 GT | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | 5000 GT | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
