1956 BMW 502 vs. 1956 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1956 BMW 502 and 1956 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 502 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1956 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 502 | 1956 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 502 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
