1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Porsche 996 is newer by 31 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, 2003 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 996 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Bora | 996 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
