1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 55 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 450 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | GT 3500 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
