1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 7 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 253 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 408 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora | Passat |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| 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 | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
