1973 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 850 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2942 mm |
