1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 3 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 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 206 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 187 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | Bora | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
