1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona 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 225 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 483 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Corona |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |