1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2. 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Maserati 3500 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
Model | 3500 | LR2 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |