1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 38 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 124 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 2011 BMW X3 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, 2011 BMW X3 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Bora | X3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
