2004 BMW 318 vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Maserati 8CLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
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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2004 BMW 318 | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 318 | 8CLT |
Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |