1957 BMW 502 vs. 1945 Maserati 4
To start off, 1957 BMW 502 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,579 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1945 Maserati 4.
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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1957 BMW 502 | 1945 Maserati 4 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 502 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |