1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 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) has 179 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3500 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
