2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Z4 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
