1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 696 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Turbo | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
