1974 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 36 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 56 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300. 2010 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Maserati | Chrysler |
| Model | Bora | 300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3048 mm |
