1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 31 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Maserati Bora. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Bora | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | Bora | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
