1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 1981 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1981 Zastava 2101 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 3500 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 170 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Zastava 2101. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Maserati 3500 | 1981 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Maserati | Zastava |
| Model | 3500 | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
