1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 488 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Volante | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
