2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvette | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
