1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Impala | Bora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
