1992 BMW 325 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1992 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 98 kg more than 1992 BMW 325. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 325 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 325 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
