1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 72 kg more than 1961 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Camaro | 3500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |