1974 AMC Matador vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 1 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 364 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador. 1974 AMC Matador 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. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 AMC Matador | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | AMC | Maserati |
Model | Matador | Bora |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |