1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 27 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 194 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 458 kg more than 2000 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Bora | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
