1959 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 795 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 700 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2610 mm |
