1970 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1970 Maserati Quattroporte and 1970 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 404. 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.
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1970 Maserati Quattroporte | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Quattroporte | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4709 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |