1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1962 Maserati 3500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Maserati 3500 | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 3500 | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |