2009 BMW 550 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
