1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 36 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 99 kg more than 2009 Nissan Xterra. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra. 2009 Nissan Xterra 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. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Maserati Bora | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Bora | Xterra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |