1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Bora | 328 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
