1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Maserati Bora | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Bora | Z4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 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 | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2497 mm |