1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 7 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 160 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Bora | 260 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
