1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera is newer by 20 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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 288 kg more than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Bora | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 525 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
