1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 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 81 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Maserati 3500 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 3500 | 944 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |