2009 BMW M3 vs. 1962 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1962 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Maserati 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1962 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
