1973 Maserati Bora vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV is newer by 24 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 4 more horse power than 1997 Panoz AIV. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1997 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 248 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Maserati | Panoz |
| Model | Bora | AIV |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
