1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Quattroporte | Bora |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2963 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |