1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 40 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 58 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 608 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey. 2011 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Maserati | Honda |
| Model | Bora | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3000 mm |
