1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Belmont | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
