1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 43 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 600 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, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati 3500 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 3500 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |