1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 35 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 163 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Bora weights approximately 67 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Bora | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
