1959 Maserati 3500 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Maserati 3500.
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 Maserati 3500 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 3500 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
