2005 BMW M3 vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 55 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 772 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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2005 BMW M3 | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M3 | 8CLT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |