1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1361 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 110 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |