2008 BMW M6 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora. 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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Bora. 2008 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M6 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
