1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 911. (232 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 444 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |