1967 Volvo 120 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 977 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volvo 120 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Volvo | Maserati |
| Model | 120 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
