2005 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 730 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Mexico |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |