1974 Maserati Bora vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Maserati Bora | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Carina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |