1951 BMW 340 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1951 BMW 340 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 BMW 340 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 340 | 4CL |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
