1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 4 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 242 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 465 kg more than 1980 Pontiac 1000. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Bora | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Bora | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
