1957 BMW 600 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 53 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 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 360 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2299 mm |
