1975 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 35 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Bora. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Maserati Bora | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bora | GL |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3076 mm |