2007 BMW 118 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 118 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
