2009 BMW 118 vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 118 | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 118 | Mexico |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |