1958 BMW 503 vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
To start off, 1958 BMW 503 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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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1958 BMW 503 | 1955 Maserati 150S | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 503 | 150S |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2160 mm |