BMW M3 vs Maserati 3200 GT
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 370 / 365 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 491 / 362 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1608 / 3545 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:17.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:37.00 | 8:22.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.4 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.0 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 19.6 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 30.2 s | 26.0 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 41.2 s | 32.8 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 62.1 s | 44.0 s |
| 1000 m | 23.9 s | 24.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.6 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 s | 5.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Maserati 3200 GT | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 93 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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