1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Maserati Bora. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Maserati Bora | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | Bora | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2947 mm |