2009 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 52 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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 320 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
