1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 326 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Quattroporte | 940 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
