1992 BMW 740 vs. 1945 Maserati 4

To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1945 Maserati 4. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1945 Maserati 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1945 Maserati 4. 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. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1945 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1945 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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