1957 BMW 501 vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, both 1957 BMW 501 and 1957 Maserati 300 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 501 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
