1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 85 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 3500 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
