2007 BMW 323 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 60 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 864 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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2007 BMW 323 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 323 | 4CL |
Year Released | 2007 | 1947 |
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 | 175 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |