1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 42 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 83 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (149 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Maserati 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (305 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Maserati 3500 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | 3500 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
