1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Maserati Bora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. 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 236 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | Bora | P4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
