2009 BMW 525 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1943 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. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1943 Maserati 4CL has manual transmission. 1943 Maserati 4CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 525 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 4CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |