2004 BMW 525 vs. 1941 Maserati 4
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1941 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1941 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 525 | 1941 Maserati 4 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |