1958 BMW 501 vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1958 BMW 501 and 1958 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 501 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |
