1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 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 54 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Bora | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
