1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Maserati 3500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati 3500 | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | 3500 | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |