1975 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 107 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 92 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Because 1975 Maserati Bora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Maserati Bora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Bora | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora | CC |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
