1949 BMW 340 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
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.
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1949 BMW 340 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 340 | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2299 mm |