1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 579 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Virage | Bora |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
