1988 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1966 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
