1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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.
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1976 Maserati Bora | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Bora | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |