1988 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 525 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
