2005 BMW 325 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (181 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1947 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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2005 BMW 325 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 325 | 4CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |