1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 33 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 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 158 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bora | Viano |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
