1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 41 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 238 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2012 Daihatsu Charade, 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Maserati | Daihatsu |
| Model | Bora | Charade |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
