1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 16 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 131 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1. 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW Z1 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | Z1 | Bora |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |