1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 209 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla, 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Bora | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
