1988 BMW 525 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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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1988 BMW 525 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1988 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |