1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 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 172 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 135 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Bora | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bora | E |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
