1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 37 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 109 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 98 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
Because 1976 Maserati Bora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Maserati Bora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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1976 Maserati Bora | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
Model | Bora | CC |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2711 mm |