1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1973 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Bora and 1973 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 188 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 468 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-2. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 1973 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Bora | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |