1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 198 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Bora | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
