2008 BMW 330 vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
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.
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2008 BMW 330 | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 330 | 8CLT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |