1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 110 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |