1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, both 1961 Maserati 3500 and 1961 Skoda 1200 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 188 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1200. 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:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Maserati | Skoda |
| Model | 3500 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
