1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Maserati | SsangYong |
| Model | 3500 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |
