1990 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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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1990 BMW 525 | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 350S |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |