1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 41 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 28 kg more than 1964 Maserati 3500.

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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Maserati 3500 2005 Nissan Hardbody
Make Maserati Nissan
Model 3500 Hardbody
Year Released 1964 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3485 cc 2389 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 208 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1358 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2960 mm


 

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