1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 463 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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. 1977 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Maserati Bora | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |