1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 1964 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1964 Maserati 3500 and 1964 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 189 more horse power than 1964 NSU 1000. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1964 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1964 NSU 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 NSU 1000. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 3500 | 1964 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Maserati | NSU |
| Model | 3500 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |
