1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica 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 191 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 258 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica 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. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Bora | Celica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
