1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 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 74 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 907 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Bora | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
