1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 22 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Impala | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
