1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, both 1971 Dodge Challenger and 1971 Maserati Bora were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Dodge Challenger | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Dodge | Maserati |
Model | Challenger | Bora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |