1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Bora | 350Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |