2007 BMW 530 vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Maserati 151. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Maserati 151.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | 151 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
