Car comparison

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8vsBMW M1 (E26) 3.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Bora

4.7 V8

310 hp4719 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1977
VS

BMW M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiBora4.7 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
310hp231kW
277hp207kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
20.7s
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,719cc288cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,335mm171in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,134mm45in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,447mm57in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
116L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8BMW M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiBora4.7 V86,000 rpm4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiBora4.7 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 has 33 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V86.5 s
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s

Although Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 has more power, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Maserati Bora 4.7 V8: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
310 hp
231 kW
6.5 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiBora4.7 V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,134 mm
44.6 in
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiBora4.7 V8BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
310 hp
231 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,134 mm
44.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
-
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M1 (E26) 3.5
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 131 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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