1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 515 kg more than 1963 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.
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1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Impala | 3500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |