1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Corvair | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
