1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 31 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 143 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 152 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | Bora | Baja |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
