1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza

To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 40 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 52 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (264 Nm). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.

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