1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2003 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2003 TVR Griffith 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 TVR Griffith.
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, 2003 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 2003 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Bora | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
