1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 40 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 76 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Bora | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |
