2008 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 525 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4719 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
