2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 32 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 482 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Vanquish | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1910 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
