1967 Honda S800 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 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 (319 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S800 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 319 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
