1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 13 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 232 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 508 kg more than 1986 Opel Ascona. 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 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Bora | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
