2008 BMW 116 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 35 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 193 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 116 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 116 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 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 | 1205 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
