1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 27 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104. 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada 2104 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Lada | Maserati |
Model | 2104 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |