1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 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 161 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Bora | 929 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |