1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster 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 35 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 3500 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 3500 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
