1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Coronet | Bora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1440 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
