1990 BMW 730 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 730 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Bora |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |