1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1952 Morris Minor
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1952 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 651 kg more than 1952 Morris Minor. 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Maserati Bora | 1952 Morris Minor | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Bora | Minor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |