1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 37 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 137 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (169 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 495 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Bora | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3090 mm |
