1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora 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 76 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (231 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 475 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Bora | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bora | 300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| 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 | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3150 mm |
