1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 159 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Avanti Avanti | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Avanti | Maserati |
| Model | Avanti | Bora |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
