1961 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1961 Chrysler Imperial and 1961 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1961 Maserati 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, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chrysler Imperial | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Imperial | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2610 mm |
