1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 22 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Lotus | Maserati |
| Model | GT 1 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
