2000 Hyundai Neos vs. 1962 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Neos is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Neos (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Neos should accelerate faster than 1962 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 313 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Neos | 1962 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
| Model | Neos | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
