1995 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 19 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora. 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M5 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
