1962 Maserati Spider 3500 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati Spider 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 500 kg more than 1962 Maserati Spider 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. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Maserati Spider 3500 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
Model | Spider 3500 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |