1965 Holden EH vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 695 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | EH | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3070 mm |
