1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora 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 249 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |