1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 39 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 185 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 203 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Maserati | Mini |
| Model | Bora | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2466 mm |
