2008 BMW 116 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 116 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
