2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 34 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 60 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 618 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Ridgeline | Bora |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |