2007 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |