1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1974 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (701 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bora | E |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
