1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Guara | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
