2007 BMW 550 vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Maserati 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | 3500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |