1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 38 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 208 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 191 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Maserati Bora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Maserati Bora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Bora | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Maserati | Honda |
Model | Bora | Insight |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |