1963 BMW 1800 vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 880 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
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 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 1800 | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |