1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 651 kg more than 1958 Subaru 360. 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.
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1961 Maserati 3500 | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Maserati | Subaru |
Model | 3500 | 360 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1780 mm |