1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora.
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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Maserati | Fiat |
| Model | Bora | 130 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
