2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 775 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4719 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 307 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2200 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
