1969 BMW 2800 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 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 225 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 596 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 2800 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
