1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 22 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 965 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora. 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Bora | 965 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |