1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 36 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1365 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Maserati Bora. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Maserati Bora 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Maserati Chevrolet
Model Bora Silverado
Year Released 1976 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4719 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 306 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 516 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 2790 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2440 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3380 mm


 

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