1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Alfa 6 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |