1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora. 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Bora | 335 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
