1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 45 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 79 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 3500 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
