1972 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 41 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1289 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Bora. 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Bora | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |