1956 Buick 40 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3070 mm |
