2005 BMW 116 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2005 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 116 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
