1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 39 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 100 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 435 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 3500 | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 3500 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
