1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 8 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Maserati | Morris |
| Model | 3500 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |
