1978 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1978 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.
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1978 Maserati Bora | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Bora | 535 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |