1981 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 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.
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1981 BMW 525 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |