1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 40 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 142 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
| Model | Bora | ATS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
