1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 486 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Bora | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
| Model | Bora | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
