1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 40 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 622 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.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Bora | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2855 mm |
