1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 50 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, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 600 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.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Maserati 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2011 Audi A6 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. 2011 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Maserati 3500 | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Maserati | Audi |
Model | 3500 | A6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2842 mm |