1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 32 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 84 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 610 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
