1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 26 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 118 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Maserati 3500 | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Maserati | Volvo |
Model | 3500 | 760 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |