1998 BMW 845 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 845 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
