1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 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 89 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 159 kg more than 2001 Porsche Boxster. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Bora | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Bora | Boxster |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |