2009 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
