1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 185 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Commodore | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Holden | Maserati |
Model | Commodore | Bora |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |