2007 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (202 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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 M3 (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
