1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 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 166 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Maserati 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 3500 | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | 3500 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
