2007 BMW 530 vs. 1949 Maserati 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Maserati 4 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1949 Maserati 4.
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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2007 BMW 530 | 1949 Maserati 4 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |