2008 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
