1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 37 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 46 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | GAZ | Maserati |
| Model | 3110 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2692 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
