1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. 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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | GT 3500 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
