1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 35 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Maserati | Ascari |
| Model | Bora | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2636 mm |
