1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 962 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora. 2010 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Maserati Bora | 2010 BMW X6 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Bora | X6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4879 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1689 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2934 mm |