1973 Holden UTE vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 12 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 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | UTE | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
