1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 17 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 210 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 603 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Bora | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
