2005 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 530 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2210 mm |