1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1973 Zastava 2101
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Bora and 1973 Zastava 2101 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 244 more horse power than 1973 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1973 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 468 kg more than 1973 Zastava 2101. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1973 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Maserati | Zastava |
| Model | Bora | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
