1963 BMW 502 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 502 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |
