1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 125 | Bora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |