1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1997 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 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 232 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 265 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Nissan Sunny, 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Bora | 1997 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Bora | Sunny |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |