1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 167 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | Bora | Volare |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
