1958 BMW 501 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 463 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 501 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |