1992 BMW 540 vs. 1943 Maserati 8CL
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 8CL (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 941 kg more than 1943 Maserati 8CL.
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. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1943 Maserati 8CL has manual transmission. 1943 Maserati 8CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1943 Maserati 8CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 540 | 8CL |
Year Released | 1992 | 1943 |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |