1968 Honda S800 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 711 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S800 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
