1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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