1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 158 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | Bora | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
