2003 BMW 520 vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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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2003 BMW 520 | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 520 | 4CLT |
Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |