1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Maserati 3500 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Maserati | Triumph |
Model | 3500 | Herald |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 83 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |