1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Giulietta | Bora |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
