1975 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 74 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Bora | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Bora | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
