1997 BMW M3 vs. 1941 Maserati 8
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1997 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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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1997 BMW M3 | 1941 Maserati 8 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M3 | 8 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |