1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 and 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 700 | Tipo 61 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2890 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2210 mm |
