1963 Maserati 3500 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 Maserati 3500 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | 3500 | 504 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |