1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 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 191 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |