2008 BMW 740 vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 BMW 740 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (303 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 740. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 740 | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1945 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |