2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 255 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranSport | Bora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
