2006 BMW 523 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 41 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 82 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 385 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 523 | Mexico |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4136 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |