1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 750 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Caprice | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
