1992 BMW 850 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
