1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari 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 171 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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1974 Maserati Bora | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Maserati | Tata |
Model | Bora | Safari |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |