1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 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 188 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Maserati Bora | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | Bora | P5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2650 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 | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |