1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 187 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Because 1961 Maserati 3500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Maserati 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3500 | CC |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
