1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 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 165 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda BT-50.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Bora | BT-50 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |