1975 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 37 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 78 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Maserati Bora | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Bora | 370Z |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1316 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |