1994 BMW 840 vs. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Maserati 5000 GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1963 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 840 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
