1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 22 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 138 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (168 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
Because 1971 Maserati Bora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Maserati Bora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Bora | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
