1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Bora | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |