1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord 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 250 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Maserati Bora | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Bora | Rekord |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |