1993 BMW 856 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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1993 BMW 856 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 856 | Mexico |
Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |