1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1989 Chrysler Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 162 kg more than 1973 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Viper | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Bora |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
