1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1961 Jaguar E-Type 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | E-Type | 3500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |