2009 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 325 | 1969 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 325 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |