1996 BMW 523 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1943 Maserati 4CL.
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.
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1996 BMW 523 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 523 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |