2003 BMW 520 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 60 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 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 1040 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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2003 BMW 520 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 520 | 4CL |
Year Released | 2003 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |