1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1971 Maserati Bora and 1971 Simca 1301 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 255 more horse power than 1971 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Maserati | Simca |
| Model | Bora | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
