2008 BMW 318 vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1942 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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2008 BMW 318 | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 318 | 4CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |