1957 BMW 600 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 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 212 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2610 mm |
