1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora 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 242 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Bora | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
