1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 205 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | 3500 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2624 mm |
