2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 47 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | 300 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
