2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 31 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Bora weights approximately 228 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Guara | Bora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
