2009 BMW 318 vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1946 Maserati 4.
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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2009 BMW 318 | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 318 | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |