1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1979 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Maserati Bora is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Bora weights approximately 120 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
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.
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1953 AC 2-Litre | 1979 Maserati Bora | |
Make | AC | Maserati |
Model | 2-Litre | Bora |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |