1959 BMW 700 vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1964 Maserati 3500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 700 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2610 mm |