1992 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 16 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 34 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX. 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Acura NSX | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Acura | Maserati |
Model | NSX | Bora |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 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 | 1370 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |