1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 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 143 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 130 | Bora |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |