2007 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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 550 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |