1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, both 1965 Maserati Mexico and 1965 BMW 3200 CS were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mexico | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Mexico | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2840 mm |