2006 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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 51 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | Bora |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |