1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500. 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati 3500 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 3500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |