1983 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 325 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
