1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 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 118 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Maserati 3500 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Maserati Vauxhall
Model 3500 Carlton
Year Released 1964 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3485 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 232 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2740 mm


 

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