1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 27 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Bora | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |