2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 30 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 247 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Maserati Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | Panda | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
